Finding Balance on Water: The Healing Power of Glide Yoga
In the gentle ripple of a pool at Clyde Recreation Center, Cari Batty leads a group of students through a practice that’s equal parts strength, and surrender. Known as Glide Yoga or SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboard) Yoga, this water-based class is gaining traction for its unique blend of challenge and calm. In Glide Yoga, the boards […]
The Quiet Superpower of Anticipating Others’ Needs
We all know the feeling of being helped before we even had to ask. Maybe it’s a friend who shows up with a coffee on a tough morning, a coworker who notices you are swamped and steps in, or a neighbor who clears your sidewalk after heavy snow. These thoughtful moments all have one thing […]
Surprising Ways Smiling Can Improve Your Life
Do you need something to smile about? National Smile Day is coming up on Saturday, May 31, and it’s the perfect excuse to show off your pearly whites. You probably already know that smiling is a universal indication of friendliness across all cultures. But, you may not know that smiling also has real, research-backed health […]
From tragedy to art: Local sculptor Gary Lee Price speaks about overcoming challenges through art
If you were to look at Gary Lee Price’s art gallery, a feeling of childhood wonder and uninhabited freedom and love would do doubt come over you. But with that representation of childhood wonderment, freedom and unity, comes a lot of pain. When Price was six years old, his mother was killed in a murder […]
Payson’s Ryan Stream shares story of resilience, courage and vulnerability
If you ask Ryan Stream what the key to success is, his answer is simple: vulnerability and courage. For the past several years, Stream has been traveling the country speaking and singing in stadiums and in front of various audiences, embodying the very thing he preaches. “The fastest way to connect with people is through […]
It takes a village to raise a kid, and that does not stop, even as an adult
We’ve all heard the saying that it takes a village to raise a child. The idea is simple but powerful. Children thrive when surrounded by a community that provides guidance, encouragement and care. Parents rely on teachers, neighbors, friends and extended family to help shape the next generation. What many people may not realize is […]
Contemplating Contemplation
Recently, I was contemplating contemplation. “When did contemplation begin?” I asked myself. Contemplation likely began when early man became self-aware. Of course you may have your own theory, and that’s OK. I imagine early humans squatting down and rocking back and forth next to a fire holding a diagram-making stick; they probably just called it, […]
You never know what someone is going through
It was a Monday morning and the coffee shop was packed. A man in line let out an exasperated sigh as he tapped his foot impatiently while the woman ahead of him fumbled with her wallet. Her hands shook slightly as she counted out her change and her face turned red with frustration. “Come on,” […]
Would you let someone talk to your loved one the way you talk to yourself?
Imagine you are sitting in a coffee shop and you overhear a conversation at the next table. A person is speaking to their friend in a way that is shockingly cruel. They are saying things like, “You will never be good enough,” “You always mess things up,” or “Nobody really likes you anyway.” You would […]
The 5 C’s of Mental Health
In a world that often demands relentless productivity and constant connection, it’s easy to let our mental health take a backseat. But the truth is, our well-being is the foundation upon which everything else is built. Hello, my name is Alli Christiansen, and I am a resident of Salem. Like many of you, I have […]
